Configuring Audio Output

You must adjust the audio settings in two places after you have installed and connected the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your audio system.

Configure both the Media Center speaker settings and audio for the DVD player.

The following table shows which procedures to perform for your audio system. If you set up speakers using the Media Center Optional Settings wizard, then set up the audio for the DVD player only.

Media Center
speaker
settings	DVD audio
(TV Audio)	setting	Procedure

2	2 speakers;	Default, no audio output configuration required.
(default)	Dolby Surround
	Compatible
	(default)

5.1	5.1	Change Settings in “Configuring audio for Media Center” on page 133
		and “Configuring audio for the DVD Player” on page 133.

7.1	7.1	Change Settings in “Configuring audio for Media Center” on page 133
		and “Configuring audio for the DVD Player” on page 133.

Digital Audio	Digital Audio	Change Settings in “Configuring audio for the DVD Player” on
SPDIF on	SPDIF off	page 133.
(default)	(default)	If you use digital audio, the Media Center SPDIF default
		If you use digital audio, the Media Center SPDIF default
		setting is on, but the DVD Player SPDIF default setting is
		OFF. You must change the DVD SPDIF default setting to ON
		to hear all channels in DVD digital audio.

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HP z545 Configuring Audio Output, Media Center Speaker Settings DVD audio TV Audio Procedure

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